I'd be interested in a couple, Tom. Notice they said some were painted into
pre-merger green, as well.
"Paul (Kossart) - The CB&Q Guy"
Proto-Lancing the CB&Q "Illiniwek River-Subdivision-Branch Line" in the 1960's.
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At 10:46 AM 10/31/2005, you wrote:
>Modelers Choice just announced their new kits for the CB&Q XM-4 and
>XM-4B 50' exterior post double plug door boxcars are available. They
>look magnificent! These cars are prototypically accurate of the XM-4
>series built at Havelock, so these are true CB&Q boxcars!
>
>FYI:
>
>CB&Q 47500-47799 class XM-4 built Havelock 1963
>
>CB&Q 49000-49399 class XM-4B built Havelock 1965
>
>Website: http://www.modelerschoice.com/index.htm - then scroll down
>
>As you can see, there were about 700 of these cars on the CB&Q roster,
>so they were seen frequently in the mid to late 60's.
>
>I did some calculating and these may kits may at first look like
>inexpensive kits ($12.00 each), but you have to also purchase the
>roof, ends, frame, brake equipment, trucks, couplers, and special CB&Q
>decals (which Modelers choice also sells). Still not super expensive
>considering what you get!
>
>Anyway, I plan on trying to build a few of these, but got to thinking:
>Even if these were a bit more expensive than prior BRHS project cars,
>does anyone out there have experience in having a special RTR run of
>cars done. Even if these were a bit higher than an Athearn or P2k RTR
>car how many of us would be interested in buying these
>pre-built/pre-painted? I'll lead the charge on this if anyone else is
>interested and see what I can find out.
>
>Tom Mack
>Cincinnati, OH
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